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Compare Ad Intelligence Software

Ad intelligence software helps you review advertising activity; compare available platforms and whether a free plan or API fits your needs.

This board covers ad intelligence tools. Read the signal score out of 10 alongside the API, open-source and free-tier marks; those marks describe what each listing offers.

• 18 platforms
• 1 with a public API on this page
• 8 with a free tier
• Checked 22 Oct 2026

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   SpyFuspyfu.com

   Search marketing tool for finding competitors' keywords and monitoring search positions; web access and an API.

   7.5 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $29/mo
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3. 2
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   Sensor Towersensortower.com

   Market intelligence service with app estimates for downloads, revenue, engagement and retention signals.

   6.0 APIOpenFree Free tier
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4. 3
   A

   Adbeatadbeat.com

   Ad intelligence tool for tracking competitors’ ads, media buying, traffic sources, publishers and landing pages.

   6.0 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $200/mo
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5. 4
   B

   BigSpybigspy.com

   Ad research tool for searching creatives by keyword, platform and market across 11 ad platforms.

   5.9 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $588/yr
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6. 5
   A

   Anstrexanstrex.com

   Native ad research tool with Boolean search, saved queries and redirect-chain search.

   5.8 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $29.99/mo
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7. 6
   D

   DropispyDropispy

   Free ad and product research tool with searchable e-commerce ads and store metrics.

   5.8 APIOpenFree Free tier
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8. 7
   A

   AdFlexAdFlex

   Ad intelligence tool for competitor research, with filters, analytics, downloads and ad tracking.

   5.8 APIOpenFree Free tier · from €99/mo
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9. 8
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   ForeplayForeplay

   Ad workflow tool for saving inspiration, finding ads, tracking competitors and analyzing Meta and TikTok accounts.

   5.7 APIOpenFree From $59/mo
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10. 9
    TC

    TikTok Creative Centerads.tiktok.com

    Free TikTok resource with ad examples, creative ideas and hashtag trend analytics.

    5.7 APIOpenFree Free tier
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11. 10
    A

    Adthenaadthena.com

    Search intelligence tool covering paid search and AI search, with competitor and keyword analysis.

    5.4 APIOpenFree From $350/mo
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    A

    AdPlexityadplexity.com

    Ad intelligence platform with searchable ad history and archived landing pages and redirect chains.

    5.0 APIOpenFree From $79/yr
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    M

    MineaMinea

    Paid service with Starter, Premium and Business plans priced at $49, $99 and $199 a month.

    4.1 APIOpenFree From $49/mo
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    P

    PiPiADSPiPiADS

    Paid service with plans from a free trial to $900 a month.

    4.1 APIOpenFree From $49/mo
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    P

    PowerAdSpyPowerAdSpy

    Paid service with monthly plans at $279 and $399, and annual plans at $331 and $475.

    4.1 APIOpenFree From $331/yr
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    GA

    Google Ads Transparency CenterGoogle

    Google service; the supplied details do not describe its features or pricing.

    3.8 APIOpenFree —
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    iSpionageiSpionage

    The supplied details identify iSpionage but do not describe its features or pricing.

    3.8 APIOpenFree —
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    MA

    Meta Ad LibraryMeta

    Meta service; the supplied details do not describe its features or pricing.

    3.8 APIOpenFree —
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    SocialPetaSocialPeta

    The supplied details identify SocialPeta but do not describe its features or pricing.

    3.8 APIOpenFree —
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How to choose

Which platforms does it need to run on?

Choose a tool that supports the way you plan to access it. Web access is listed for 11 tools, API access for 8, browser extensions for 3, and iOS and Android apps for 1 each.

Can I try ad intelligence software for free?

Check whether a listing offers a free plan or a trial before comparing paid options. Eight tools have a free plan, and three offer a free trial.

Examples include Adbeat, which has a free plan and paid pricing from $249 a month, and BigSpy, which has a free plan and a three-day trial.

How much does ad intelligence software cost?

Prices and pricing details vary. Anstrex is listed from $49.99 per user per month; Minea lists Starter at $49 a month and Premium at $99 a month. AdPlexity provides pricing on request.

Does it offer an API or open-source code?

If you need to connect software programmatically, check for API access; it is listed for 8 tools. The board lists no open-source tools, so review the listing for other access options.

Questions

What is ad intelligence software used for?

It is software for reviewing advertising activity. Compare its supported platforms and whether it offers a free plan or API.

Which ad intelligence tools have a free plan?

Eight tools are listed with a free plan. Adbeat, AdFlex and BigSpy are examples.

Can I get an ad intelligence software free trial?

Three tools are listed with a free trial. BigSpy has a three-day trial, while Adthena lists a 21-day trial.

Which ad intelligence tools have an API?

API access is listed for 8 tools. AdFlex and Dropispy are examples.

Is ad intelligence software open source?

The board lists no open-source tools.

Some top positions on this board can be paid placements, standing where they were sold. The facts on each platform are not for sale. How we rank · Disclosure